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IPE completes ninth G1001 diesel-hydraulic locomotive

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March 14, 2026
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IPE Locomotori 2000 has completed the ninth locomotive of its G1001 series developed in cooperation with Vossloh Locomotives.

Stadler to supply seven more FLIRT Akku units to Austria

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March 14, 2026
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Austrian Federal Railways has ordered seven FLIRT Akku battery-electric multiple units as it continues investing in emission-free regional transport.

Drones to improve response times for Network Rail

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March 14, 2026
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Network Rail is now using drones to improve its response times and save money when responding to incidents across its East Midlands route.

Changing minor repairs strategy: NS shifts minor maintenance to free capacity on peak days

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March 14, 2026
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The measure is part of a revised maintenance planning approach introduced last year at several NS workshops.

One Final Push for Co-Bo locomotive appeal

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March 14, 2026
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The Class 15 Preservation Society has opened a new fundraiser for its CoBo Appeal.

Standout winners at this year’s Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards

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March 14, 2026
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Among the winners at this year’s Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards were 35005 Canadian Pacific and the Stockton and Darlington Railway’s anniversary train.

Emergency services use Severn Valley Railway for emergency response exercise

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March 14, 2026
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An emergency response exercise was carried out yesterday, Thursday, 12th March, at Kidderminster station on the Severn Valley Railway.

Welsh railway to recreate a rural Welsh branch line

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March 13, 2026
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A recreation of a rural Welsh branch line can be experienced when the Llangollen and Corwen Railway holds its Branch Line Gala in April.

All Blackpool Trams suspended due to weather conditions

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March 13, 2026
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Due to severe weather conditions, all trams in Blackpool have been suspended until further notice. Blackpool Transport say that the weather is causing damage to…

Glasgow Central fire update released by Network Rail

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March 13, 2026
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Network Rail says that work to reopen Glasgow Central High Level is continuing following the devastating fire on Union Street last weekend. The fire service…